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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Pilato is an icon who strengthens democracy, represents the best of Zambia, and \u201cchallenges us, as human beings, to give expression to our highest ideals\u201d, University of Zambia lecturer Sishuwa Sishuwa has observed.<\/p>\n

In a series of tweets celebrating the birthday of musician Chama Fumba popularly known as Pilato which fell yesterday, Sishuwa hailed the multi-talented artist as an inspiration to many.<\/p>\n

He said Fumba challenges people to embrace their responsibilities. \u201cHappy birthday Pilato and long may you run. You represent what is possible and the best of Zambia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank You for what you do to make things work, to strengthen democracy, to lead by example, and to challenge us, as human beings, to give expression to our highest ideals\u201d, he wrote.<\/p>\n

Sishuwa also praised Pilato as an icon in Zambia\u2019s civil society movement. \u201cYou are an icon in the civil society movement and an inspiration to many people. You champion causes larger than democracy and challenge us to embrace our human responsibilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reality is that individuals like you are very few. Please know that I treasure you, as many do\u201d, Dr Sishuwa tweeted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Amnesty International regional director for Southern and Eastern Africa Deprose Muchena praised Pilato as a wonderful human being and principled young man.<\/p>\n

\u201cHappy birthday to a dear brother<\/p>\n

@iampilato. A wonderful human being. Principled young man\u201d, Muchena wrote in response to Sishuwa\u2019s tweet.<\/p>\n

International trade and investment leader Trevor Simumba who is also a Senior Trade Expert at the African Union Commission described Pilato as \u201ca man of great courage and conviction\u201d. Fumba celebrated his birthday yesterday.<\/p>\n

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